Gan Events

The Frontenac Arch Biosphere’s Local Flavours Initiative is being launched with a celebration of bread. Grain grinding demonstrations will be held at the Mill. Bread samples from local bakeries will be available.

The Welcome Cyclists Workshop and ensuing Network participation helps connect bicycle friendly accommodations, food service providers, attractions and service business catering to cyclists, to the growing number of cycle tourists in Ontario.In an informal 2 hour workshop learn more about:

Who cycle tourists are and how welcoming them can be good for business

Regional cycling routes and services

How to become a certified bicycle friendly business

Marketing and networking opportunities

There is no charge to attend a workshop or become a Network participant. Register today. On-line registration available. Space is limited. For more information and to register follow links below, visit www.welcomecyclists.ca/join-the-network or call Louisa Mursell, Project Manager, at 1-866-333-4491

The Museum will be hosting an Open House Reception that day from 3:30 – 6pm as we welcome the 126′ “Cangarda” Steam Launch, built in 1901,dockside at the Museum, as she makes her first stop in Canadian waters since leaving in the early 1950’s.This vessel might be better known to some as the Magedoma. Senator George T. Fulford, of Brockville owned it from 1905 until the early 1950’s. It has been completely restored and is en-route to Brockville once again.

Chalk the Walk Festival includes chalk art works, music, dancing and a play about wildlife. All festivities to be held in the Town Park 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Theme of of this year’s festival is to draw how we could ‘change our world for wildlife’ in partnership with the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

“We are thrilled that the festival has been drawn to our education campaign for the International Year of Forests, which encourages stewardship,” said Wade Luzny, CEO-Executive Vice President of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. “By adopting our education theme, Change Your World For Wildlife, the festival is inspiring an appreciation of forests as important habitat for a wide variety of species.”

All artists welcome to participate – children and adults – share your love of drawing or just come to take in the event. Registration cost for a participating artist is $2.00, chalk is supplied free. Print a registration form from www.chalkthewalk.ca or pick up a form from Dreams in Motion, 365 William Street South, Gananoque 613-382-382-6700 or Gananoque Chamber of Commerce 10 King Street East, Gananoque 613-382-3250.

This event will take place in beautiful Gananoque, The Gateway To The 1000 Islands and will include the Fast N’ Furry Performance Team, 1000 Islands DockDogs and a Disc Trial. Participants will and spectators will be treated to a great weekend including dockdiving, a frisbee competition, demos as well as lots of vendors. It will be a weekend dedicated to our furkids and those who love them!